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Cairo, NY

Cairo, NY.

Population: 3,368 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Cairo, NY is $304,644 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $327,500 after a median 143 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$304,644

Typical home value

+4.7%

1-year change

143

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$304,644
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+33.4%
10-year appreciation
+100.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$304,644
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$327,500
Median list price
$252,450
Median price per sqft
$128
1-year sale-price change
+26.5%
Median days on market
143 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
19

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$961/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,095/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,354/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,768/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,106/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.6 : 1
Schools include
CAIRO-DURHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CAIRO-DURHAM HIGH SCHOOL, CAIRO-DURHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · avalanche: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
American Thermostat Co. (5.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Thomas Cole National Historic Site (10 mi)
National parks include
Thomas Cole National Historic Site, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Sunside Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Albany International Airport (ALB) (33 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
SHARON HOSPITAL, ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL, ST PETER'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-112 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1967
Housing built before 1970
54.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,440
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
55.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,481
Average weekly wage
$1,011
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
140

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CairoState medianUS median
Typical home value$304,644$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$327,500$363,950$325,000
Median days on market143 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,440$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Cairo, NY?
$304,644.
What is the median sale price in Cairo, NY?
$327,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Cairo, NY?
Median days on market: 143 days.
What is typical rent in Cairo, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,354/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cairo, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Cairo, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cairo, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cairo, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cairo, NY?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Cairo, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Cairo

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